The Michel family’s Weddings at the Homestead venue was once again filled with good old-fashioned music and fun on Saturday, September 14, as area residents and visitors alike gathered to enjoy traditional Ozarks music.
The day’s activities included live music in the Homestead barn by area bands, jam sessions throughout the day with the opportunity for guests to join in and learn a new tune on their own instrument, and a square dance for dancers of all experience levels. Steve and Joanie Green, old-time dance instructors from northwest Arkansas and regulars at Ozark Mountain Music Association’s summer youth camps, were on hand to demonstrate and give pointers to help everyone have a good time, and Steve also demonstrated his old-time jig dancing skills.
Area old-time music enthusiasts, including Jeff Michel who hosts the Thursday evening jam sessions at the Mountain Grove Schoolhouse east of Branson, partnered with Ozark Mountain Music Association to plan and host the day, with proceeds from the $5 per carload admission and food purchases helping benefit OMMA youth programs and activities.
If you’d enjoy opportunities to unplug and enjoy some old-fashioned fun yourself, follow Ozark Mountain Music Association and the Old-Time Music Jam at the Mountain Grove Schoolhouse on Facebook to learn about upcoming events and get involved.
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